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Troubled record — failed 6 of 12 inspections for sanitation, employee hygiene
2025-08-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED TWO FOOD EMPLOYEES DRINKING OUT OF AN OPEN CUP AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST DRINK BEVERAGE WITH A LID AND STRAW OR GO TO A SEPERATE AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP/CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AT HAND SINK AT END OF INSPECTION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN WOMENS AND MENS TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND...
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORING OF RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF STORED IN REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED THE RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF STORED IN ONE BIG CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN SEPERATE FROM RAW BEEF TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION. PERSON IN CHARGE VOL...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 61-63F. OBSERVED EGGS AND FRIED CHICKEN HELD OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 61F-63F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APP...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF OIL WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON WORKING CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED 2 BAGS OF ONIONS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT HALLWAY. MUST STORE FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 3 BROKEN SINK STOPPER HANDLES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MAIN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY APRONS HANGING ON FOOD STORAGE RACK IN BASEMENT. MUST STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
OBSERVED CONTAINER STORED WITH BURNT OUT CIGARETTES LOCATED IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA. All ashtrays shall be removed from any area where smoking is prohibited. 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED. All ashtrays shall be removed from any area where smo...
2024-10-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14//OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12//OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS KITCHEN AREAS WITH DEEP STAINS ADN OPEN SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH RESTORING SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B)// OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11// NOTED FOOD SPLATTER ON NORTHEAST WALL OF "BUS STATION" AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN UPSTAIRS KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2024-09-24 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 14 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SPILL KIT SUPPLIED WITH (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT MAY O...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND SINK AT FRONT BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH WASH RAG, SINGLE USE GLOVE, ROUND TRAY, CONTAINER WITH SPONGE. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITA...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED DOWNSTAIRS KITCHEN ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED IN ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS COOKED MUSHROOM 45.3 F, EGG WHITES 46.9 F, RAW SHRIMP 44.6F, RAW STEAK 44.6 F, MARINATED CHICKEN 44.4 F, COOKED PORK 54.8, IN PREP DELI COOLER IN UPSTAIRS KITCHEN. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS VALUED AT $...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS THAT ARE COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEMS NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAG...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS KITCHEN AREAS WITH DEEP STAINS ADN OPEN SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH RESTORING SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX GUEST/ EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED FOOD SPLATTER ON NORTHEAST WALL OF "BUS STATION" AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN UPSTAIRS KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED UPSTAIRS KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2584253 CONDUCTED ON 10/30/23. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#55) 6-201.11----MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT AROUND FLOOR PIPING UNDER THE BAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE/...
2023-10-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11----MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT AROUND FLOOR PIPING UNDER THE BAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. 6-501.113--- THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD DOORWAY INTO THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IS IN POO...
2023-10-25 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST VERIFY THE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. A SAMPLE WAS GIVEN ON 10-16-23, AND REVIEWED THE REQUIRED HEALTH CODE FOR THE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
: 3-302.12---: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12---ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF THE MACHINES. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL IN USE UTENSILS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
: 4-903.11(A; C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR STORAGE HALLWAY BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11--- MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM 10-16-23 REPORT #2583451 HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #38- INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STANDING/POOLING WATER, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CO. SERVICE AGAIN FOR RATS AND REPLACE MIS...
2023-10-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 24 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR AL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. TEA/SERVER STATION HAND WASHING SINK BEING USED AS FOOD PREP TO RINSE TEA LEAVES. REVIEWED THAT HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SOAP IS AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING SINKS: THE BAR HAND SINK, THE SERVER STATION HAND SINK, THE BASEMENT DISH/PREP, AND THE BASEMENT MEN AND WOMEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS ARE LOCATED AT THE FOLLOWING HAND-WASHING SINKS. THE BAR HAND SINK, THE SERVER STATION HAND SINK, THE BASEMENT DISH/PREP, AND THE BASEMENT MEN AND WOMEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. THE BASEMENT PREP HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIOR...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES USING THE KITCHEN UTILITY MOP SINK FOR SOAKING/RINSING/CLEANING DIRTY DISHES. REVIEWED ALL DISH WASHING OF ALL DISHES/POTS/PANS MUST BE PERFORMED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT DISH WASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSU...
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN A PAN IN THE COOKS LINE PREP REA HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 72F. INSTRUCTED HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT AT ALL TIMES AT 135F OR ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TWO COOKED DUCKS, APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS, HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOKER AT 70.8F. DUCKS WERE NOTED TO BE TIGHTLY COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP, AND NO COOLING LOGS WERE MAINTAINED. REVIEWED PROPER TIME/TEMPERAT...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SIGHT TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RAT ACTIVITY. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER BASEMENT SHELVING AT ENTRANCE TO PREP, 5 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR BASEMENT KITCHEN POT/PAN STORAGE AND SUMP PUMP ROOM. STANDING WATER AND DROPPINGS IN ADJACENT CLOSET. RECENT ...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER.----ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF THE MACHINES. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL IN USE UTENSILS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR STORAGE HALLWAY, BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS CONTAINERS FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS ----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS, TINFOIL, OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.----EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.--- INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP.---...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
ALL BATHROOM FIXTURES NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, AND DEBRIS: UNDER THE BAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE 1ST FLOOR HALLWAY STORAGE, ALL WASHROOMS, ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.----MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO. MUST PROPERLY STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD DOORWAY INTO THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR/DAMAGED WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 12/2/21 REPORT #2544971 NOT CORRECTED #47-4-102.11 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOO...
2021-12-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-102.14 NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE ...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-102.11 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREPARE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BASE OF THE MEN'S TOILET AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA (WATER ON FLOOR SIPPING FROM BASE OF TOILET). INSTRUCTED TO ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, FLOORS UNDERNEATH STAIRWAY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE WITH DIRTY STANDING WATER AND STORAGE AR...
2021-11-22 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 15 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EMPLOYEE MEN AND WOMEN BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED HAND WASHES SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR COFFEE STATION INACCESSIBLE WITH FOOD TRAY AND UMBRELLA INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASH SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH TH...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND CORNER WALL BASE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATING PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. ...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE -
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREPARE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BASE OF THE MEN'S TOILET AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA (WATER ON FLOOR SIPPING FROM BASE OF TOILET). INSTRUCTED TO ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND IN STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVEN...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, FLOORS UNDERNEATH STAIRWAY AT THE BASEMENT, FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE UNUSED DINING AREA OF THE BASEMENT FOO...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
2020-08-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 9 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FLOUR,SUGAR ETC, NOT LABELED.MUST LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINER.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK , ALSO FLOOR DRAIN AT NORTH- EAST CORNER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. NEED TO REMOVE FILTHY PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER SPRAYER AT LOW TEMP DISH MACH...
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE GROUND AT GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2020-07-28 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SOAP PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT SAID SINKS.ALSO BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER,REPAIR/REPLACE UNITS MENTIONED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. UPON MY REQUEST MANGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030.CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS HOT FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: A LARGE POT OF CHICKEN STOCK AND PIECES OF CHICKEN ON TOP THE ONE BURNER AT TEMP OF 120F TO 127F; TWO CONTAINER(TOTAL OF 7 POUNDS)OF COOKED RICE ON TOP PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 88.6F TO 89.7F; TCS FOOD MUST MA...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TWO COOKED WHOLE CHICKEN STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.6F TO 45F. TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURE.POUND 3,VALUE 10 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY FOOD CONTAINERS :FLOUR,SUGAR ETC, NOT LABELED.MUST LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK , ALSO FLOOR DRAIN AT NORTH- EAST CORNER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. NEED TO REMOVE FILTHY PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER SPRAYER AT LOW TEMP DISH MAC...
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE GROUND AT GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2019-05-20 Pass License Re-Inspection 2 ▾
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEES SHARED RESTROOM/S. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN ADDITION TO ROOM TRASH CAN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTER STAINLESS STEEL CAP/COVER AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND KITCHEN PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2019-05-09 Fail License CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AT COOK LINE/PREP AREA IN KITCHEN. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE INSTALLED FOR CONVENIENT USE/LOCATED NEAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK NEAR/ADJACENT TO COOK LINE/PREP AR...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTER STAINLESS STEEL CAP/COVER AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND KITCHEN PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD COVER AT LIGHT FIXTURES IN BASEMENT PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA AND KITCHEN PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SHIELD OR COVER AT SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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